| abnegation |
the act of relinquishing or abandoning, as a right, role, or good. |
| auxiliary |
serving as an extra means of support; additional. |
| benevolent |
desiring to do good for others; generous. |
| concoct |
to make by putting together a number of parts or ingredients. |
| credible |
believable or plausible. |
| derange |
to cause to be mentally ill. |
| dilapidated |
fallen into ruin or decay. |
| orifice |
an opening, such as a vent, mouth, or hole, through which something can pass. |
| predecessor |
a person who holds a position or job before another person. |
| preposterous |
totally unlikely, unbelievable, or senseless; absurd. |
| projectile |
any object that is thrown, fired, or shot by an outside force or weapon. |
| retribution |
repayment for one's actions, especially punishment for evil. |
| sedate |
composed and dignified. |
| tangent |
a line of discussion leading away from the original topic; digression. |
| tepid |
not quite warm; lukewarm. |